FESTIVE HOLIDAY HAM

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Step up your holiday dinner with this seriously delicious ham recipe. Injecting it with a little triple sec not only makes the ham nice and juicy, but it also carries the orange flavor throughout the meat. The glaze has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy and thickens up perfectly while baking. After slicing the baked ham, we...

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Pork

Time 3h40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 9-10 pound smoked, fully cooked ham
whole cloves
1/2 c triple sec
1 1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 c honey
1/3 c triple sec
3 1/2 Tbsp prepared mustard
3 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 oranges, peeled and sliced
maraschino cherries, halved

Steps:

  • 1. Slice the skin from the ham. Score the fat on the ham in a diamond design and stud with cloves.
  • 2. Inject 1/2 cup liqueur into ham, at 3-inch intervals.
  • 3. Combine the brown sugar and the next 7 ingredients in a medium saucepan; stir well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 2 minutes. Set the glaze aside.
  • 4. Place the ham, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; pour the brown sugar mixture over the ham.
  • 5. Insert a meat thermometer, making sure it does not touch fat or bone.
  • 6. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 2 1/2 hours, basting frequently with glaze.
  • 7. Arrange the orange slices over the exposed portion of the ham; secure with wooden picks. Place a cherry half in the center of each orange slice.
  • 8. Bake, uncovered, an additional 30 minutes or until thermometer registers 140 degrees.

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I've tried many ham recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so simple to make and the results are always amazing.


Kadezia Coker
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This ham is always a hit at our holiday parties. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


0lexa plays
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I made this ham for Easter dinner and it was a huge hit. The meat was so tender and the glaze was perfect.


Phomolo Thapeli
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This is my go-to ham recipe for the holidays. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


dede ablakor
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I've made this ham several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Mehwish shahzadi
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This is the best ham recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and the glaze was amazing.


Mdshoriful Islam
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I made this ham for my family's Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Jairo Rodriguez
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This ham was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


Ahmad Ahmadzai
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I've tried many ham recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so simple to make and the results are always amazing.


Naushad Vai
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This ham is always a hit at our holiday parties. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Naveed Joyia
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I made this ham for Easter dinner and it was a huge hit. The meat was so tender and the glaze was perfect.


Oluwasanmi
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This is my go-to ham recipe for the holidays. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Marlic Valentine
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I've made this ham several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


JNJ Vintage Watches
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This ham was delicious! The glaze was flavorful and the meat was cooked to perfection.


Michael Torres
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I followed the recipe exactly and the ham turned out perfectly. It was a beautiful centerpiece for our holiday table.


Munna JaaN
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This is the best ham recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and the glaze was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohsin Faraz
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I made this ham for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Viikki Saiin
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The ham turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The glaze was especially delicious.


Bikash Gautam
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This ham was a hit at our holiday dinner! It was juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was perfect. I will definitely be making this again next year.